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Physical Abuse

Physical abuse is defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse may include such acts of violence as striking (with or without an object), hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning. In addition, the inappropriate use of drugs and physical restraints, force-feeding, and physical punishment of any kind are also examples of physical abuse.

Signs and symptoms of physical abuse include:

Bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, and rope marks

Bone fractures, broken bones, and skull fractures

Open wounds, cuts, punctures

Untreated injuries in various stages of healing

Sprains, dislocations, and internal injuries/bleedings

Broken eyeglasses/frames

Signs of being restrained

Laboratory findings of medication overdose or under utilization of prescribed drugs

An elder/dependent adult's report of being hit, slapped, kicked, or mistreated

An elder/dependent adult's sudden change in behavior

A caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see an elder/dependent adult alone